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Compare train and bus for Linz to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$140 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 56m Average total duration Fastest 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 48m Average total duration 13h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Dortmund:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Dortmund costing on average $140 (€114).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Linz to Dortmund
How to get from Linz to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM16h40Linz, Industriezeile3:45 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$681One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM16h40Linz, Industriezeile3:45 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$681One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM14h25Linz, Industriezeile5:00 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$741One-way1 transfer
Other options
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FlixTrain11:05 PM17h20Linz, Industriezeile4:25 PMDortmund Hbf$681One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM16h45Linz, Industriezeile3:00 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$681One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain2:55 PM18h32Linz, Industriezeile9:27 AMDortmund Hbf$691One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Dortmund:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Dortmund costing on average $140 (€114).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 18m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Dortmund by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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